Table of Contents, Oct 20 1986

COVER: In Iceland, a breakthrough on arms control stumbles over Star Wars 19

Reagan and Gorbachev talk at length on missile reductions, but the summit ends in a stalemate over the Strategic Defense Initiative. Icelanders greet invading summiteers with souvenirs, a swimsuit competition and a pony show. The Soviets take the lead in public relations. At an ancient peacemaking site, Roger Rosenblatt ponders the meaning of the talks. See NATION.

NATION: Republicans try to trim the Democrats' big lead in Governors 38

The G.O.P. hopes that this year's elections will cut into the majority party's 34-16 predominance in...